How Many People Are Named Gil?
Complete statistics for the name Gil: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gil, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,931 people in the US, making up 1 in 83,950 Americans. The majority of Gils are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1957.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 4,951 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1957Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gil Through the Generations
Throughout the decades, Gil has seen a steady decline in usage, peaking in 1957 with 124 births. Today, the name's bearers span three distinct age groups, with 1,052 under 30, 1,648 aged 30-60, and 2,251 over 60. This distribution highlights the name's strong association with older generations, as nearly half of all Gils are now over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gil
Gil is a masculine given name. In English it is often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Gilbert. Another version of this name is Gill. In Spanish, Gil is the equivalent of English Giles, and as such a common baptismal name honouring Saint Giles.…
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Other names sharing Gil's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Gil
How Many People Have the Name Gil?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27,026 people in the United States currently share the name Gil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,264 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Gil a Common or Rare Name?
Gil is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gil Mean?
Gil means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'hill'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gil in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gil Most Popular?
The name Gil reached peak popularity in 1957, with 124 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gil?
Approximately 27,026 people named Gil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27,026. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,264 Americans.
Is Gil a rare name?
Gil is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,264 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gil mean?
Gil means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'hill'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Gil more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gil are male and 0% are female.
When was Gil most popular?
Gil peaked in 1957 with 124 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.